A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5686398 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28807387 epoch_slot_no: 122587 block_no: 5686221 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 8510 time: 2021-05-07 07:47:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde2294f2c1877b467f3940181772eb82d583f5efc646e24444956f7755388f3dBlock Operator
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